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September 2018 NewsletterWith the rise of the far-right in Germany and the larger EU, it has become increasingly important for the country take a leadership role. In this newsletter, ACG President Steven E. Sokol reflects on the rising tensions in Germany.

June 2018 NewsletterAs transatlantic relations become even more strained, the ACG looks to find ways to find common ground and build new partnerships. The June newsletter focuses on building new bridges through exchanges at the local level.

March 2018 NewsletterThe March newsletter focuses on the changes in Germany’s government, elections in Italy, and the future of the EU. It also features highlights from February events, as well as announcements about long time friends of the ACG.

The Berlin Wall has now been down longer than it stood. In the February 2018 newsletter, the ACG discusses how Germany has changed since the fall of the Wall in 1989. The ACG also announces the appointment of Ambassador John B. Emerson as Chairman of the Council.

At the start of the new year, the ACG’s January newsletter reflects the breakdown in coalition talks in Germany and the future of the transatlantic relationship. Additionally, the ACG announces the launch of new programming.

In mid-November, coalition talks between the Christian Democrats (CDU), the Free Democrats (FDP), and the Greens collapsed, leaving the Germany government in a new state of disorder. The December newsletter reflects on what this means for Germany and the future of the Bundestag.

Transatlantic relations have become a bit strained since Donald Trump took office. Dr. Steven E. Sokol reflects on the tensions and the importance of a strong German-American, and European-American, partnership.

The German election did not go as planned for the CDU and the SPD, but was a big success for third parties like the AfD, the Greens, and the FDP. In the October newsletter features Dr. Sokol’s thoughts and events that focused on the election, as well as coverage of the McCloy Leadership Mission on Urban Affairs and a special welcome to Ambassador Heusgen.

As Germany prepares for their upcoming elections, the September 2017 newsletter reflects on the possible changes in government. The newsletter also highlights the 2017 Young Leaders Conference and the welcoming of new Consul General David Gill to New York.

Looking back at the previous month, the ACG reflects on the John J. McCloy Awards Dinner, which was held on June 22. Additionally, the newsletter features highlights from discussions and lectures, the announcement of a new program, and updates of some of the ACG’s Young Leader Alumni.

Reflecting on the growing tensions between the Chancellor Merkel and President Trump, the June 2017 newsletter examines the future of transatlantic relations through highlights the German-American conference in Berlin and recent events.

April 2017 NewsletterLooking back on the month of March, the newsletter highlights the meeting of Trump and Merkel in Washington, DC, the activation of Article 50 allowing for the U.K. to begin negotiations to leave the European Union, and the gender gap in the U.S. and Germany. The newsletter also features upcoming events across the United States and updates on Young Leader Alumni.

The February newsletter features a letter from Dr. Steven E. Sokol on transatlantic relations since the inguaration of Donald Trump, upcoming events in New York and across the country, and achievements of ACG corporate contributors.